“Built to last. Designed to rally.” It's not just a catchy slogan, it’s a statement of purpose. One of the most crucial elements in developing your personal play style is consistency. You need equipment that can keep up with your drive, allowing you to focus on refining your skills, mastering the fundamentals, and truly understanding your game.

Discover why the HC-40 ball is an excellent option for players who have developed solid fundamentals and are looking to refine their technique and consistency on the court.

Engineered for Durability

Built for lasting performance and dependability, the JOOLA HC-40 pickleball withstands hours of intense rallies without losing its integrity. Developed by JOOLA engineers, it features a patent-pending polymer blend that helps the ball maintain its shape and responsiveness far longer than standard options. 

True Bounce

As our design team puts it, the HC-40 is “considered to have a true bounce.”  But what does that mean?! We don't have to get too far in the weeds on this one, true bounce is exactly what it says it is, it means the ball has a bounce that is “true”. AKA, every time the ball hits the paddle or court, it will bounce the same way. To ensure true bounce in the HC-40, our engineers redesigned the hole placement using an equidistant hole structure that replicates electrons around an atom, to give HC-40 a seamless flight, so it plays consistent over longer periods of time.

Redesigned Hole Distribution

Building on the infamous Fibonacci sequence, a mathematical equation used to distribute points evenly on a sphere, the HC-40 refines the spacing even further by introducing Charge Minimization Method (Electrostatic Repulsion) to optimize equidistant spacing. 

In laymen's terms, the result of all this hardwork is a patent pending hole placement that creates a uniform bounce, removing upredictable wobble, and maximizing flight for consistent play. (HC-40 weigh 26.2 grams, with 40 equally spaced holes, and a 74mm diameter.)

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Pairs Well with the New Vision Paddle Collection

The HC-40 is the perfect partner to the JOOLA Vision paddle line. Vision paddle were made to celebrate the true energy and magic of the game and remind us that the spirit of the sport is stronger when everyone plays their own way. A full line of paddles that were designed for the intermediate player to help evolve their skills and develop their unique playstyle.  The Vision Collection comes in three distinct models: Hyperion Vision, Heat Vision, and Double Vision. Each featuring its own advanced construction while incorporating JOOLA’s signature paddle shapes. When paired with an HC-40 ball, you get a paddle with pro-proven performance, and a ball that was designed for durability and consistency, just the tools you need to grow your game.

Official Ball Sponsor

This summer, HC-40 became the officail ball of PPA Asia. A sofer ball, that allows for longer rallies, is preferred by players in the APAC region. In the United States, a harder ball is preferred for pro-level play, so the HC-40 won't frequently be used at a pro-level tournament.

Pickleball in Asia is still in its early stages and played primarily indoors at a slightly slower pace than in the U.S. When American pros compete abroad, they adapt to the style of play, just as Asian players do when they come stateside. The HC-40 bridges that gap, offering consistency and performance no matter where you play.

JOOLA also signed a partnership to be the official ball sponsor of the National Collegiate Pickleball Association in 2025. While not preferred by the pro's, the durability and consitency of the HC-40's design make it a useful choice for the highest level of Collegiate competition. 

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